Electrical charging devices with bar stabilizers and assemblies

ABSTRACT

Electrical charging devices with bar stabilizers and assemblies are provided herein. An example apparatus includes a cradle configured to receive and retain an electronic device, side rail tracks extending below the cradle, an electronics tray comprising: a flange that is received by the side rail tracks, a housing that receives an electronics assembly, and an electrical conductor; and a stabilizer that is hingedly coupled to the housing of the electronics tray, the stabilizer extending around a front of the housing of the electronics tray, the stabilizer pivoting between a stored configuration and a deployed configuration.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application is a Continuation-in-Part Application of U.S.patent application Ser. No. 15/697,307, filed on Sep. 6, 2017, whichclaims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/464,077, filedon Feb. 27, 2017, of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/464,517, filedon Feb. 28, 2017, of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/465,705, filedon Mar. 1, 2017, of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/465,871, filedon Mar. 2, 2017, of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/466,576, filedon Mar. 3, 2017, and of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/473,225,filed on Mar. 17, 2017. All of these applications are herebyincorporated by reference herein in their entireties, including allreferences cited therein.

FIELD

The present technology pertains to devices for electronic charging, andmore specifically, but not by way of limitation, to electronic chargingstations that couple with a wall outlet, as well as receive and retainan electronic device such as a Smartphone, tablet, laptop, and so forth,during charging. These devices comprise stabilizers having variousshapes and configurations.

SUMMARY

Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to anapparatus, including: (a) a cradle configured to receive and retain anelectronic device; (b) side rail tracks extending below the cradle; (c)an electronics tray comprising: (i) a flange that is received by theside rail tracks; (ii) a housing that receives an electronics assembly;and (iii) an electrical conductor; and (d) a stabilizer that is hingedlycoupled to the housing of the electronics tray, the stabilizer extendingaround a front of the housing of the electronics tray, the stabilizerpivoting between a stored configuration and a deployed configuration.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to anapparatus, including: (a) a cradle configured to receive and retain anelectronic device; (b) side rail tracks extending below the cradle; (c)an electronics tray comprising: (i) a flange that is received by theside rail tracks; (ii) a housing that receives an electronics assembly;and (iii) an electrical conductor; and (d) a stabilizer comprising: (i)a first armature pivotally coupled to a first side the housing; (ii) asecond armature pivotally coupled to a second side the housing; and(iii) a crossbar coupling the first armature and the second armature.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, where like reference numerals refer toidentical or functionally similar elements throughout the separateviews, together with the detailed description below, are incorporated inand form part of the specification, and serve to further illustrateembodiments of concepts that include the claimed disclosure, and explainvarious principles and advantages of those embodiments.

The methods and systems disclosed herein have been represented whereappropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only thosespecific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments ofthe present disclosure so as not to obscure the disclosure with detailsthat will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the arthaving the benefit of the description herein.

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of an example apparatus of thepresent technology.

FIG. 2A is an exploded perspective view of an example apparatus of thepresent technology.

FIG. 2B is a partial cross-sectional view of the example apparatus ofFIG. 2A.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an example apparatus in a storedconfiguration.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an example apparatus in a deployedconfiguration.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an example lower portion of anelectronics tray having another example stabilizer.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an example apparatus with a u-shapedstabilizer bar in a stored configuration.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an example apparatus with a u-shapedstabilizer bar in a deployed configuration.

FIG. 8 is a side view of the example apparatus of FIG. 6 with a u-shapedstabilizer bar in a stored configuration.

FIG. 9 is a side view of an example apparatus of FIG. 6 with a u-shapedstabilizer bar in a deployed configuration.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present disclosure is now described more fully with reference to theaccompanying drawings, in which example embodiments of the presentdisclosure are shown. The present disclosure may, however, be embodiedin many different forms and should not be construed as necessarily beinglimited to the example embodiments set forth herein. Rather, theseexample embodiments are provided so that the disclosure is thorough andcomplete, and fully conveys the concepts of the present disclosure tothose skilled in the art. Also, features described with respect tocertain example embodiments may be combined in and/or with various otherexample embodiments. Different aspects and/or elements of exampleembodiments, as disclosed herein, may be combined in a similar manner.Further, at least some example embodiments may individually and/orcollectively be components of a larger system, wherein other proceduresmay take precedence over and/or otherwise modify their application.Additionally, a number of steps may be required before, after, and/orconcurrently with example embodiments, as disclosed herein. Note thatany and/or all methods and/or processes, at least as disclosed herein,can be at least partially performed via at least one entity, at least asdescribed herein, in any manner, irrespective of the at least one entityhave any relationship to the subject matter of the present disclosure.

Generally described, the present technology involves devices that areused to charge electronic devices. Example types of electronic devicesthat can be charged using the present technology include, but are notlimited to, cellular telephones, Smartphones, PDAs, tablets, phablets,laptops, or any other mobile electronic device that requires rechargingthrough an electrical interface or charging port.

Turning now to FIGS. 1-5, which collectively illustrate an exampleapparatus (“device 100”), constructed in accordance with the presenttechnology. A device 100 comprises a cradle 102, side rail tracks 104and 106, an interchangeable electronics assembly 107, as well as anelectronics tray 108.

Generally, the cradle 102 is configured to receive and retain anelectronic device 110, which can comprise a Smartphone, cellphone,computer, laptop, or other similar device.

The cradle 102 can comprise retaining features that allow the electronicdevice 110 to be retained therein. For example, overlapping corner tabssuch as tab 112 can be utilized.

Extending from an underside of the cradle 102 are the side rail tracks104 and 106. Each of the side rail tracks comprises a substantiallyL-shaped and elongated member that comprises a downwardly extendinglinear section 114 and an inwardly extending portion 116 that extendsapproximately perpendicularly to the downwardly extending linear section114. The side rail tracks each have a downwardly extending linearsection that extends toward one another.

In some embodiments, electronics tray 108 comprises an upper portion 118and a lower portion 120. The upper portion 118 is spaced apart from thelower portion 120 so as to create a groove 122 or spacing.

The lower portion 120 can comprise a sidewall 124 that defines a recess126 that receives the interchangeable electronics assembly 107. In someembodiments, the upper portion 118 and lower portion 120 can cooperateto define the recess 126.

In various embodiments, the interchangeable electronics assembly 107comprises an electrical conductor 128. This can comprise any suitableelectrical charging interface, such as a USB interface, electricalprongs configured for insertion into an outlet, or other similarelectrical charging interface that would be known in the art, such aspower over Ethernet, FireWire, MIDI, Thunderbolt, and so forth.

In some embodiments, the device 100 can comprise a means forelectrically coupling 130 the interchangeable electronics assembly 107with the electronic device 110. This can include a plug or connectorthat mates with another connector or conductor when the electronics tray108 is coupled with the side rail tracks.

By way of example, the means for electrically coupling 130 can comprisea cable, a magnetic cable, a wire, and the like that couples theelectronic device 110 and the interchangeable electronics assembly 107.

In some embodiments, the upper portion 118 of the electronics tray 108comprises one or more openings 132, such as notches or slits that allowthe electrical conductor 128 to protrude through the upper portion 118.

According to some embodiments, the interchangeable electronics assembly107 is disposed inside the recess 126 such that the electrical conductor128 protrudes from the electronics tray 108.

In one embodiment, the interchangeable electronics assembly 107 cancomprise a printed circuit board with various permutations of electricalcomponents. In various embodiments, the interchangeable electronicsassembly 107 is configured to transform the AC power waveform receivedfrom an outlet into DC power that is appropriate for charging theelectronic device 110.

In some embodiments, the interchangeable electronics assembly 107 caninclude combinations of electrolytic capacitors, MOSFET switchingtransistors, flyback transformers, a controller integrated circuit,capacitors, diodes, R-C snubber circuits, EMI (electromagneticinterference) circuits, inductors, control chips, Schottky diodes,Tantalum filter capacitors, as well as any combinations thereof, inorder to provide the desired transformation of AC to DC functions.

In other embodiments, the interchangeable electronics assembly 107 is anadvanced flyback switching power supply that receives the AC voltage inranges of 100 to 240 volts, and produces approximately five watts ofsmooth voltage power. AC line power is converted to high voltage DCcurrent using a diode bridge. The DC power is switched off and on by atransistor controlled by a power supply controller IC.

In some embodiments, the chopped DC power supply is fed back in to aflyback transformer, which converts the DC power to a low voltage ACwaveform. The AC waveform is then converted into DC, which is filteredwith a filter to obtain smooth power that is substantially free ofinterference. The interchangeable electronics assembly 107 can comprisea feedback circuit that measures the voltage output to the electricalconnector (e.g., prongs or USB, for example) and sends a signal to thecontroller IC, which adjusts the switching frequency to obtain a desiredvoltage.

In various embodiments, the interchangeable electronics assembly 107 canbe an inductive charging base. The inductive charging base can includeat least one primary (induction) coil (also known as a sender coil), abattery, and a charging interface. The primary coil can produce analternating electromagnetic field (or inductive field) within theinductive charging base. The electromagnetic field can be used to chargeone or more electronic devices, such as electronic device 110. Theelectronic device 110 can have at least one secondary (induction) coil(also known as a receiver coil) that can receive power from theelectromagnetic field and convert the power into electric current thatmay be used to charge the battery of electronic device 110. When theprimary coil in the inductive charging base and the secondary coil inthe electronic device 110 are in close proximity, the two inductioncoils combine to form an electrical transformer.

In some embodiments, the interchangeable electronics assembly 107 caninclude one or more batteries. The one or more batteries may benon-rechargeable batteries (such as alkaline cells, lithium cells,carbon-zinc cells, silver-oxide cells, zinc air cells, and the like),rechargeable batteries (such as lithium-ion, nickel cadmium, nickelmetal hydride, lead acid batteries, and the like), or a combination ofnon-rechargeable and rechargeable batteries, according to variousembodiments.

The side rail tracks can comprise at least one protrusion 134 facinginwardly (e.g., disposed on the downwardly extending linear section ofside rail track 106). The protrusion 134 comprises a portion of alocking/securement mechanism. The second portion of thislocking/securement mechanism comprises a notch 136 fabricated into theupper portion 118.

When the electronics tray 108 is slid within the side rail tracks 104and 106, the cradle 102 and the electronics tray 108 are securedtogether when the protrusion 134 falls into the notch 136. That is, theprotrusion 134 and notch 136 function cooperatively as a detent.

In some embodiments, the side rail tracks each comprises a bi-levelgroove (such as bi-level groove 138) as illustrated in FIGS. 2A-B. Thebi-level groove 138 comprises a narrow section 140 and a wide section142.

The bi-level groove 138 cooperates with pegs manufactured onto theelectronics tray 108. For example, the upper portion 118 of theelectronics tray 108 comprises pegs, such as peg 144, that extendlaterally into the bi-level grooves of the side rail tracks. It will beunderstood that movement of the electronics tray 108 along the side railtracks cause a portion of the pegs (such the front pegs) to drop into alower portion (wide section 142) of the bi-level grooves.

This movement allows a front of the device 100 to angle downwardly whenthe electronics tray 108 is slid forwardly.

As illustrated in FIG. 3, the device 100 can comprise a stabilizer 146in pivoting connection with the lower portion 120 of the electronicstray 108. The stabilizer functions to support the device 100 against asupporting surface, such as a wall, when the electronics tray 108 iscoupled with an outlet on the wall, as illustrated in FIG. 4.

In some embodiments, the stabilizer 146 comprises a u-shaped bar that iscoupled to the lower portion 120 of the electronics tray 108 viapivoting members 148 and 150. The stabilizer 146 comprises a frontsection 152 that extends forwardly of a front of the electronics tray108. In some embodiments, the stabilizer 146 is capable of beingdisposed in a deployed configuration (see FIG. 5) such that thestabilizer 146 contacts a supporting surface when the electricalconductors are inserted into an outlet.

According to some embodiments, the device 100 can comprise a means forlocking 154 the stabilizer 146 into a secured configuration, asillustrated in FIG. 4. This includes the stabilizer 146 being disposedaround three sides of the lower portion 120 of the electronics tray 108.The means for locking 154 can comprise magnetic strips disposed on anouter surface of the lower portion 120 and corresponding magneticsurfaces on the stabilizer 146. Force is required to break the magneticforce used to secure the stabilizer 146 in the secured configuration.

As illustrated in FIG. 4, the device 100 (only illustrating a portionthereof) can comprise a means for limiting 156 the stabilizer 146 whenin the deployed configuration. In one embodiment, the means for limiting156 comprises a fixed position shaft 158 extending through the lowerportion 120 (also see FIG. 3). The fixed position shaft 158 does notrotate in some embodiments. In some embodiments, the fixed positionshaft 158 comprises fixed stops, such as shaft stop 160 arranged on thefixed position shaft. The pivoting members 148 and 150 each comprises acollar, such as collar 162 that rotates around the fixed position shaft158 (also see FIG. 3). The collars each comprise a collar stop 164. Insome embodiments, the collar stop 164 engages with the shaft stop 160 onthe fixed position shaft 158 to limit rotation (specifically excessivedownward rotation) of the stabilizer 146.

When the stabilizer 146 is rotated downwardly, the collar stop 164 restsagainst the fixed shaft stop 160, thereby limiting over rotation of thestabilizer 146 is rotated.

FIG. 5 illustrates another embodiment of the present disclosure wherethe apparatus comprises a plate-type stabilizer 200 rather than thebar-shaped stabilizer described above. Another embodiment of a lowerportion 202 is also utilized. The lower portion 202 comprises variouselectronics for converting or otherwise processing electricity so as toconvert it into a usable charge for recharging an electronic device.

The lower portion 202 is configured to slide linearly between two struts204 and 206 of the lower portion 202.

The stabilizer 200 is a rectangular plate in some embodiments. The lowerportion 202 can be coupled with the stabilizer 200 in such a way that asthe lower portion and its electronics are translated forwardly, thestabilizer 200 moves into a stored configuration. In more detail, fixedposition shaft 208 extends between the two struts 204 and 206. A fixedstop 207 is located along the fixed position shaft 208, extendingradially therefrom. In some embodiments, a stabilizer stop 210 isutilized and can extend from a fixed wheel 212 that is engaged withstrut 204. The stabilizer 200 is coupled to the fixed position shaft 208using collars 214 and 216. The collars 214 and 216 allow for thestabilizer 200 to rotate around the shaft, as well as translatelaterally along the fixed position shaft 208.

When the stabilizer 200 is not in use, the stabilizer 200 rests on thestabilizer stop 210. When the stabilizer 200 is needed, the stabilizer200 can be translated laterally away from the stabilizer stop 210. Whenfree of the stabilizer stop 210, the stabilizer 200 can rotatedownwardly. In some embodiments, a second stabilizer stop 218 isutilized and can extend from a fixed wheel 220 that is engaged withstrut 206 on an opposing side of the fixed position shaft 208. Thissecond stabilizer stop 218 is positioned at a radial position that isdifferent than that of the stabilizer stop 210, allowing the stabilizer200 to stop at a downwardly rotated position (deployed).

FIGS. 6-9 generally illustrate another example apparatus 300 of thepresent disclosure. In these various embodiments, the example apparatus300 comprises a substantially u-shaped stabilizer 302. In general, theapparatus 300 comprises a cradle 304 with side rail tracks 306 and 308,as well as an electronics tray 310.

In more detail, the cradle 304 is configured to receive and retail anelectronic device. The cradle 304 can comprise an aperture 314 thataligns with a lens of a camera of the electronic device. The cradle 304can also comprise a notch 316 that allows a cable that couples theelectronic device to the electronics tray 310. In more detail, the cablecouples the electronic device with a power source, such as a battery(rechargeable and/or non-rechargeable) or transformer, in theelectronics tray 310. In general, the electronics tray 310 can compriseany of the components of the electronics assembly 107 of the device 100described in greater detail above.

In various embodiments, the electronics tray 310 comprises a housing 318that forms a flange. The flange is separated into two portions, a firstportion 320A and a second portion 320B. The flange is slidingly receivedwithin the side rail tracks 306 and 308. The housing 318 can bemanufactured from any suitable insulated or dielectric material, such asa plastic or polymer.

In further embodiments, the housing 318 comprises one or more slits orapertures, such as aperture 324 that allows for passage of an electricalconductor 322. In some embodiments, the electrical conductor 322 cancomprise a USB connector, prongs, and so forth. The electrical conductor322 is configured to extend from and retract into the housing 318. Forexample, when in a stored configuration, the electrical conductor 322 isretracted into the housing 318 (see FIG. 6). When in a deployedconfiguration, the electrical conductor 322 extends through apertures,such as aperture 324, in the housing 318 (see FIG. 7).

In some embodiments, the electrical conductor 322 can translate betweenthe stored and deployed configuration by movement of the housing 318relative to the cradle 304. That is, when the housing 318 is slidforwardly, the electrical conductor 322 will protrude from the housing318, according to one embodiment. In some of these embodiments, thehousing 318 can have a slot or a tab underneath that can allow a fingerto slide (or push) the housing 318 forwardly. In another embodiment, theelectrical conductor 322 can translate between the stored and deployedconfiguration by pivoting movement of the stabilizer 302. In some ofthese embodiments, a finger can be used to pivot (or push) thestabilizer 302. As the stabilizer 302 is moved from the storedconfiguration to the deployed configuration, the electrical conductor322 will protrude from the housing 318 through apertures 324.

Stated otherwise, the electrical conductor 322 is hidden within thehousing 318 when the electronics tray 310 is in the stored configurationand the electrical conductor 322 extends from the housing 318 when theelectronics tray 310 is in the deployed configuration.

The stabilizer 302 can be hingedly coupled to the housing 318 of theelectronics tray, according to some embodiments. The stabilizer 302extends around a front 326 of the housing 318 of the electronics tray310, in some instances. In more detail, the stabilizer 302 can comprisetwo armatures, such as a first armature 328 and a second armature 330. Acrossbar 332 extends between terminal ends of the first armature 328 andsecond armature 330, coupling the two together. In one or moreinstances, the crossbar 332 can be omitted.

In one embodiment, both the first and second armatures 328 and 330 arecoupled to the housing 318 using pins, such as pin 334, that links thefirst armature 328 to the housing 318. The first armature 328 can pivotabout this pin 334.

The second armature 330 is coupled to the housing 318 using another pin.

In some embodiments, a detent 336 is present on the housing 318. Thedetent 336 is located proximate a lower surface 342 of the housing 318.

For example, the detent 336 is a peg that protrudes from a sidewall ofthe housing 318. A corresponding groove or notch 338 is present in thesecond armature 330. The detent 336 is located on an arcuate path thatthe second armature 330 will travel so as to allow the detent 336 toalign with the groove or notch 338 to limit the pivoting movement of thestabilizer 302.

When the stabilizer 302 pivots downwardly, the second armature 330 willslide over the detent 336 until the detent 336 secures within the notch338. As noted above, in some instances, the crossbar is not present. Inthese embodiments, each armature will have a corresponding detent on thehousing 318 and the movement of the armatures will be limited byengagement of these detents with grooves in the respective armatures.

In some embodiments, transition areas, such as transition area 340,extending between the lower surface 342 of the housing 318 and thesidewalls of the housing 318 are any of chamfered, beveled, rounded,arcuate profiled and so forth. This shape allows the crossbar 332 of thestabilizer 302 to pivot downwardly without impinging on the lowersurface 342 of the housing 318, which might occur if the profiledtransition area 340 was not present.

In some embodiments, a means for electrically coupling the electricalconductor 322 (or any intervening circuitry coupled to the electricalconductor 322 inside the electronics tray 210) with an electronicdevice. This can include a charging cable or alternatively an inductivecharging pad that is integrated into the cradle 304.

The corresponding structures, materials, acts, and equivalents of allmeans or step plus function elements in the claims below are intended toinclude any structure, material, or act for performing the function incombination with other claimed elements as specifically claimed. Thedescription of the present technology has been presented for purposes ofillustration and description, but is not intended to be exhaustive orlimited to the present technology in the form disclosed. Manymodifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skillin the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the presenttechnology. Exemplary embodiments were chosen and described in order tobest explain the principles of the present technology and its practicalapplication, and to enable others of ordinary skill in the art tounderstand the present technology for various embodiments with variousmodifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.

Aspects of the present technology are described above with reference toflowchart illustrations and/or block diagrams of methods, apparatus(systems) and computer program products according to embodiments of thepresent technology. It will be understood that each block of theflowchart illustrations and/or block diagrams, and combinations ofblocks in the flowchart illustrations and/or block diagrams, can beimplemented by computer program instructions. These computer programinstructions may be provided to a processor of a general purposecomputer, special purpose computer, or other programmable dataprocessing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions,which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmabledata processing apparatus, create means for implementing thefunctions/acts specified in the flowchart and/or block diagram block orblocks.

In the following description, for purposes of explanation and notlimitation, specific details are set forth, such as particularembodiments, procedures, techniques, etc. in order to provide a thoroughunderstanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent toone skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced inother embodiments that depart from these specific details.

Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment” or “anembodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, orcharacteristic described in connection with the embodiment is includedin at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, theappearances of the phrases “in one embodiment” or “in an embodiment” or“according to one embodiment” (or other phrases having similar import)at various places throughout this specification are not necessarily allreferring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features,structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner inone or more embodiments. Furthermore, depending on the context ofdiscussion herein, a singular term may include its plural forms and aplural term may include its singular form. Similarly, a hyphenated term(e.g., “on-demand”) may be occasionally interchangeably used with itsnon-hyphenated version (e.g., “on demand”), a capitalized entry (e.g.,“Software”) may be interchangeably used with its non-capitalized version(e.g., “software”), a plural term may be indicated with or without anapostrophe (e.g., PE's or PEs), and an italicized term (e.g., “N+1”) maybe interchangeably used with its non-italicized version (e.g., “N+1”).Such occasional interchangeable uses shall not be consideredinconsistent with each other.

Also, some embodiments may be described in terms of “means for”performing a task or set of tasks. It will be understood that a “meansfor” may be expressed herein in terms of a structure, such as aprocessor, a memory, an I/O device such as a camera, or combinationsthereof. Alternatively, the “means for” may include an algorithm that isdescriptive of a function or method step, while in yet other embodimentsthe “means for” is expressed in terms of a mathematical formula, prose,or as a flow chart or signal diagram.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particularembodiments only and is not intended to be necessarily limiting of thedisclosure. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” areintended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearlyindicates otherwise. The terms “comprises,” “includes” and/or“comprising,” “including” when used in this specification, specify thepresence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements,and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of oneor more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements,components, and/or groups thereof.

It is noted at the outset that the terms “coupled,” “connected”,“connecting,” “electrically connected,” etc., are used interchangeablyherein to generally refer to the condition of beingelectrically/electronically connected. Similarly, a first entity isconsidered to be in “communication” with a second entity (or entities)when the first entity electrically sends and/or receives (whetherthrough wireline or wireless means) information signals (whethercontaining data information or non-data/control information) to thesecond entity regardless of the type (analog or digital) of thosesignals. It is further noted that various figures (including componentdiagrams) shown and discussed herein are for illustrative purpose only,and are not drawn to scale.

If any disclosures are incorporated herein by reference and suchincorporated disclosures conflict in part and/or in whole with thepresent disclosure, then to the extent of conflict, and/or broaderdisclosure, and/or broader definition of terms, the present disclosurecontrols. If such incorporated disclosures conflict in part and/or inwhole with one another, then to the extent of conflict, the later-dateddisclosure controls.

The terminology used herein can imply direct or indirect, full orpartial, temporary or permanent, immediate or delayed, synchronous orasynchronous, action or inaction. For example, when an element isreferred to as being “on,” “connected” or “coupled” to another element,then the element can be directly on, connected or coupled to the otherelement and/or intervening elements may be present, including indirectand/or direct variants. In contrast, when an element is referred to asbeing “directly connected” or “directly coupled” to another element,there are no intervening elements present.

Although the terms first, second, etc. may be used herein to describevarious elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections, theseelements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should notnecessarily be limited by such terms. These terms are only used todistinguish one element, component, region, layer or section fromanother element, component, region, layer or section. Thus, a firstelement, component, region, layer or section discussed below could betermed a second element, component, region, layer or section withoutdeparting from the teachings of the present disclosure.

Example embodiments of the present disclosure are described herein withreference to illustrations of idealized embodiments (and intermediatestructures) of the present disclosure. As such, variations from theshapes of the illustrations as a result, for example, of manufacturingtechniques and/or tolerances, are to be expected. Thus, the exampleembodiments of the present disclosure should not be construed asnecessarily limited to the particular shapes of regions illustratedherein, but are to include deviations in shapes that result, forexample, from manufacturing.

Any and/or all elements, as disclosed herein, can be formed from a same,structurally continuous piece, such as being unitary, and/or beseparately manufactured and/or connected, such as being an assemblyand/or modules. Any and/or all elements, as disclosed herein, can bemanufactured via any manufacturing processes, whether additivemanufacturing, subtractive manufacturing and/or other any other types ofmanufacturing. For example, some manufacturing processes include threedimensional (3D) printing, laser cutting, computer numerical control(CNC) routing, milling, pressing, stamping, vacuum forming,hydroforming, injection molding, lithography and/or others.

Any and/or all elements, as disclosed herein, can include, whetherpartially and/or fully, a solid, including a metal, a mineral, aceramic, an amorphous solid, such as glass, a glass ceramic, an organicsolid, such as wood and/or a polymer, such as rubber, a compositematerial, a semiconductor, a nano-material, a biomaterial and/or anycombinations thereof. Any and/or all elements, as disclosed herein, caninclude, whether partially and/or fully, a coating, including aninformational coating, such as ink, an adhesive coating, a melt-adhesivecoating, such as vacuum seal and/or heat seal, a release coating, suchas tape liner, a low surface energy coating, an optical coating, such asfor tint, color, hue, saturation, tone, shade, transparency,translucency, non-transparency, luminescence, anti-reflection and/orholographic, a photo-sensitive coating, an electronic and/or thermalproperty coating, such as for passivity, insulation, resistance orconduction, a magnetic coating, a water-resistant and/or waterproofcoating, a scent coating and/or any combinations thereof.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientificterms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by oneof ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. Theterms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should beinterpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning inthe context of the relevant art and should not be interpreted in anidealized and/or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.

Furthermore, relative terms such as “below,” “lower,” “above,” and“upper” may be used herein to describe one element's relationship toanother element as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Suchrelative terms are intended to encompass different orientations ofillustrated technologies in addition to the orientation depicted in theaccompanying drawings. For example, if a device in the accompanyingdrawings is turned over, then the elements described as being on the“lower” side of other elements would then be oriented on “upper” sidesof the other elements. Similarly, if the device in one of the figures isturned over, elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elementswould then be oriented “above” the other elements. Therefore, theexample terms “below” and “lower” can, therefore, encompass both anorientation of above and below.

While various embodiments have been described above, it should beunderstood that they have been presented by way of example only, and notlimitation. The descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of theinvention to the particular forms set forth herein. To the contrary, thepresent descriptions are intended to cover such alternatives,modifications, and equivalents as may be included within the spirit andscope of the invention as defined by the appended claims and otherwiseappreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art. Thus, the breadth andscope of a preferred embodiment should not be limited by any of theabove-described exemplary embodiments.

What is claimed is:
 1. An apparatus, comprising: a cradle configured toreceive and retain an electronic device; side rail tracks extendingbelow the cradle; an electronics tray comprising: a flange that isreceived by the side rail tracks; a housing that receives an electronicsassembly; and an electrical conductor; and a stabilizer that is hingedlycoupled to the housing of the electronics tray, the stabilizer extendingaround a front of the housing of the electronics tray, the stabilizerpivoting between a stored configuration and a deployed configuration. 2.The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the electronics trayslidably translates between a stored configuration and a deployedconfiguration.
 3. The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein theelectrical conductor is hidden within the housing when the electronicstray is in the stored configuration and the electrical conductor extendsfrom the housing when the electronics tray is in the deployedconfiguration.
 4. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein thestabilizer comprises a first armature and a second armature, the firstarmature being pivotally coupled to a first side the housing and thesecond armature being pivotally coupled to a second side the housing. 5.The apparatus according to claim 4, further comprising a crossbar thatconnects the first armature and the second armature.
 6. The apparatusaccording to claim 5, further comprising a detent extending from thehousing.
 7. The apparatus according to claim 6, further comprising agroove in any of the first armature and the second armature, wherein thedetent fits inside the groove to lock the stabilizer in the storedconfiguration.
 8. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein theelectrical conductor is translated by a sliding movement of the housingrelative to the cradle, the translating being by a finger of a user. 9.The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the electrical conductor istranslated by a pivoting movement of the stabilizer, the translatingbeing by a finger of a user.
 10. The apparatus according to claim 9,wherein the electrical conductor is extended when the stabilizer is inthe deployed configuration.
 11. The apparatus according to claim 1,wherein a lower surface of the front of the housing is any of beveled,chamfered, and arcuate.
 12. An apparatus, comprising: a cradleconfigured to receive and retain an electronic device; side rail tracksextending below the cradle; an electronics tray comprising: a flangethat is received by the side rail tracks; a housing that receives anelectronics assembly; and an electrical conductor; and a stabilizercomprising: a first armature pivotally coupled to a first side thehousing; a second armature pivotally coupled to a second side thehousing; and a crossbar coupling the first armature and the secondarmature.
 13. The apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the crossbarextends around a front of the housing of the electronics tray.
 14. Theapparatus according to claim 12, wherein the stabilizer is pivoted by afinger of a user.
 15. The apparatus according to claim 12, wherein thestabilizer pivots between a stored configuration and a deployedconfiguration.
 16. The apparatus according to claim 15, furthercomprising a detent extending from the housing.
 17. The apparatusaccording to claim 16, further comprising a groove in any of the firstarmature and the second armature, wherein the detent fits inside thegroove to lock the stabilizer in the stored configuration.
 18. Theapparatus according to claim 12, wherein the electronics tray slidablytranslates between a stored configuration and a deployed configuration.19. The apparatus according to claim 18, wherein the electricalconductor is hidden within the housing when the electronics tray is inthe stored configuration and the electrical conductor extends from thehousing when the electronics tray is in the deployed configuration. 20.The apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the electrical conductor istranslated by a sliding movement of the housing relative to the cradle.